Jim Fregosi

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jim Fregosi
Occupation	Baseball Manager
Date Of Birth	Apr 4, 1942(1942-04-04)
Age	82
Date Of Death	2014-02-14
Birthplace	San Francisco
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Aries

Jim Fregosi Biography

Jim Fregosi is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Manager who was born on April 4, 1942 in San Francisco, California, United States. Six-time MLB All-Star who was traded in 1971 in exchange for a promising prospect known as 6-time MLB All-Star who was traded in 1971 for a prospect named Nolan Ryan. He spent the bulk of his career with the Los Angeles and California Angels but also played for the New York Mets, Texas Rangers and Pittsburgh Pirates.. He played the majority of his career with Los Angeles and California Angels but also played for the New York Mets, Texas Rangers and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Gene Autry owned the Angels when he coached them from 1978 to ’81. owned the Angels as a coach from 1978 to 1981.

The parents of his, Archie and Margaret, operated a supermarket that gave him a comfortable middle-class childhood.

Jim Fregosi Net Worth

Jim Fregosi is one of the richest Baseball Manager from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Fregosi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His father, semi-professional, was the coach of his team of little league players.

A few years after Los Angeles traded him, his return to coaching the team.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jim Fregosi height 6 ft 1 in Jim weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jim Fregosi Dating?

According to our records, Jim Fregosi married to Joni Fregosi. As of December 1, 2023, Jim Fregosi’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Manager. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jim Fregosi celebrates birthday on April 4 of every year.

Top Facts about Jim Fregosi

1. James Louis Fregosi was a shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB).
2. He played for the Los Angeles / California Angels, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
3. Fregosi led the American League (AL) in defensive double plays twice and won the 1967 Gold Glove Award.
4. He was the last player to retire who was a member of the “original” Los Angeles Angels.
5. Fregosi managed the Philadelphia Phillies to the 1993 National League pennant.
6. His team won the 1979 American League Championship, but lost the 1979 American League Championship Series.
7. Fregosi managed the Louisville Redbirds of the American Association for three seasons and won the league championship in 1983 and 1984.
8. He managed the Chicago White Sox from 1986 to 1988
9. Fregosi returned to manage the Philadelphia Phillies from 1991 to 1996.
10. He guided the Phillies to the 1993 World Series, but they lost to the Toronto Blue Jays.
11. Fregosi managed the Toronto Blue Jays in 1999 and 2000.
12. His number 11 was retired by the Angels in 1998.
13. He suffered a stroke while on an MLB alumni cruise and died a few hours later in February 2014.
14. He was the son of Archie and Margaret Fregosi, and grew up in South San Francisco, California.
15. His paternal grandparents were Italian while his maternal grandparents were English and Irish.

How old is Jim Fregosi?

71 years (1942–2014)

Is Jim Fregosi still alive?

February 14, 2014

When did Jim Fregosi play for the Angels?

1961

How did Jim Fregosi?

He had a heart attack , according to family friend and Hall of Fame baseball writer Tracy Ringolsby. “Jim brought a passionate, fun-loving attitude to the Phillies scouting department for 17 years, and made an equal impact on the club with his incredible baseball acumen,” the Phillies said in a statement Thursday night.

Was Jim Fregosi married?

Joni Fregosi